Unfortunately, Rigga, I must disagree, although logic says you are absolutely right.
Take this scenario; new contractor comes in, military bows out, something goes wrong. Daily Mail says; 'it's all the fault of the Government and the MOD for giving up SAR'. Government says it was MOD that had the lead and so MOD looks for scapegoat - guess who?
Logic and natural justice have no place when somebody is trying to save their own neck and that is why I believe Gp Capt Mackmin has been given the poisoned challice - I very much hope I am wrong.
Old Duffer